King William III of the Netherlands dies…

November 1890 CE

King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir on November 23, 1890, and his daughter Princess Wilhelmina becomes Queen, causing the end of the personal union of thrones with Luxembourg (which requires a male heir) so that Adolphe, Duke of Nassau becomes Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

Although ten-year-old Wilhelmina becomes queen of the Netherlands instantly, her mother, Emma, is named regent.

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Paris Ile-de-France France View →

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Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg View → Wilhelmina of the Netherlands View → William III of the Netherlands View →

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Netherlands, Kingdom of The View → Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of View →

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